Stories of
American Heroes -
Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado

Hometown
Heroes of the

THE HEART OF DIXIE

Alabama

21Medals of Honor are Accredited to Alabama

Henry "Red"
Erwin was so badly burned in his World War II Medal of Honor action that he was not
expected to survive. A special flight was made to Hawaii where the only Medal of
Honor in the Pacific was on display. After breaking into the display case at Army HQ
the medal was flown back to Guam where it was presented by General Curtis LeMay.
Fifty-four years later "Red" Erwin is one of Alabama's few surviving Medal of
Honor recipients.

During the Civil War
121 Medals of Honor were awarded for action "on the ground" in the State of
Alabama.

"For
Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity in Action At the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the
Call of Duty"

The following Medal of Honor
Recipients were BORN in the State of Alabama but either moved to or enlisted in military
service in another state to which their award is accredited. By virtue of their
birth, they are still among our "Home Town Heroes".